Man dead after being rescued from Lake Michigan in Chicago
Two swimmers were rescued from the lake near the Adler Planetarium Wednesday afternoon. One did not make it.
Two swimmers were rescued from the lake near the Adler Planetarium Wednesday afternoon. One did not make it.
At the time of the recovery, the swimmer was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition, while another swimmer with him was alert.
Thousands of people gathered near the Adler Planetarium. It handed out free solar viewers to the crowds enjoying a picture-perfect day where everyone talked about a special feeling of community among the crowd.
There are plenty of places to see Monday’s solar eclipse. You can go out in your front yard, or join thousands of people at the Adler Planetarium, which is hosting a free eclipse watching event. Former Adler Planetarium astronomer Lucianne Walkowicz shares how people can make the most of it.
Millions of people will be looking up to the sky to witness the event on Monday.
Next week's solar eclipse will require special shades when the moon and sun align. The last time a total eclipse was visible in Chicago was 2017. Experts say on April 8 in Chicago, the sun will be covered at about 94%. A team from the Adler Planetarium is preparing for the big event in Chicago and Carbondale in southern Illinois.
Experts say on April 8 in Chicago, the sun will be covered at 94%. A team from the Adler Planetarium is preparing for the big event in Chicago and Carbondale in southern Illinois.
Adler's event starts at 12:30 p.m. in the afternoon, on Monday, April 8. The peak of the eclipse is just after 2 p.m.
The lunar lander rocketing into space is called Odysseus, built by a Houston-based company called Intuitive Machines.
It hasn't been done in half a century, but on Thursday a U.S. spacecraft was expected to land on the moon. One local expert has been tracking the progress of the mission since last week's launch.
Mike Smail, director of theaters and visualization at the Adler, joined CBS 2's Brad Edwards on the stream Friday.
If your summer fun includes trips to the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum or Shedd Aquarium, you'll want to plan ahead as Chicago's NASCAR event will affect driving, parking and mass transit.
If your summer fun includes trips to the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum or Shedd Aquarium, you'll want to plan ahead as Chicago's NASCAR event will affect driving, parking and mass transit.
The man was in the 900 block of East Solidarity Drive when a vehicle pulled up, and someone inside stabbed him in the neck when he approached.
Long you'll live and high you'll fly at the Adler Planetarium – and you don't have to run to catch up with the sun when it's sinking.
They will be visible to the naked eye just after sunset.
The iconic Pink Floyd album "Dark Side of the Moon" is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and the album will play for the last show of the day at the Grainger Sky Theater at the Adler beginning March 31.
All three museums were closed for several days due to the snow, wind, and frigid temperatures over the weekend.
The closures come as snow is starting to fall in Chicago, and brutal cold and strong winds are moving in later in the day.
The Adler Planetarium announced it will be closed this weekend due to the winter storm that's expected to hit the city Thursday- bringing dangerous conditions.
Nasa scientists will be able to answer questions about the perseverance mars rover and its ingenuity helicopter.
Experts will be at the planetarium from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the "Adler at Night" event.
Customers will have free access to eight museums across the city Sunday as part of its Museums on Us program.
This weekend, Bank of America cardholders can visit eight of the city's museums and cultural institutions as part of their 'Museums on Us' program.
Chicagoans can once again reach for the stars at the Adler Planetarium.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Nearly two weeks ago, Kylie Rodriguez found her cat, Timmy, with a wound on his back. He was unable to stand on all four legs.
Illinois State Police said 42-year-old Abram Perez was shot and killed after firing several shots at police in DeKalb County.
When the girl woke up, the man fled the scene on a rental bicycle, according to police.
Snow on the ground is accumulating, creating slushy road conditions.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
Anthony Finch has filed suit against the village and Mayor Derrick Burgess for wrongful termination. Now, four trustees want to bring Finch back to the village—but this time working as an auditor.
Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 4 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.
A home is supposed to be a place of safety, but for one 13-year-old girl it was anything but. She was groped by an unknown man with a knife, who somehow got into her home in the Austin neighborhood while she slept.
The Lo Prestos' adorable 1-year-old girl is a symbol of hope for couples who are trying to have a child, but suffered a health setback. Marie Saavedra reports.
The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for allegedly staging a hate crime against himself in Chicago in 2019.
Attorneys for actor Jussie Smollett said they were relieved but not surprised that the Illinois Supreme Court overturned his convictions for allegedly staging a hate crime against himself, ruling he shouldn't have been prosecuted a second time after the original charges against him were dropped.
Temperatures rose above freezing areawide Thursday afternoon and will hold steady or even rise further overnight into Friday morning.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Police said a stolen car was speeding when it slammed into another car and a CTA bus.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
Zach Lavine scored 27 points to lead Chicago. Torrey Craig added 15, while Nikola Vucevic and Coby White had 14 each.
Morgan went 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in 32 appearances last season for the AL Central champion Guardians.
Williams and the Bears offense will try to build off the positives in game one this past weekend with Thomas Brown calling plays.
Meyer had five rebounds for the Blue Demons (5-0). Troy D'Amico scored 14 points.
When the girl woke up, the man fled the scene on a rental bicycle, according to police.
Alicia Robles said didn't initially feel the pain because she was still absorbing the situation—and then seconds later, her skin, she said, was on fire.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
Police said the drive-by shooting happened on the 2400 block of South Oakley Avenue around 10:45 a.m.
CTA officials received a disturbance call just before 9:40 a.m. on board a bus near the entrance to the Red Line station along the Dan Ryan Expressway.